B case?

[sgellis]

What is this block? I don't know what a B case is. Good candidate for a single port stroker?

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[mark tucker]

I dont know about a single port striker, but it also looks like that number has been changed from the orignal one, probably a ae case. witch can be made into a stroker with either 2 intake ports or 4 intake ports. I like the 4 port .

[sgellis]

So a rebuilt or remanufactured maybe? Or possibly a aftermarket?

It is part of a horde of parts I have an opportunity to purchase and I was hoping this block would be good start for a single port stroker for my 64 bus. Single port for original look.
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[mark tucker]

if it's good I say gofer it!!! I have some old cases that are like new single relief&duel/single relief that I may stick my extra stroker cranks in that are gathering dust like the cases are.
no it's not after market....unless you consider a car that has left the market place.. after market as some do.

[Clatter]

Not sure IIRC,
But as I recall,
A B case was like B5 or H case.

Not made of good material for a high performance build, unfortunately..

Old VW mechanic adage:
"B stands for bad"

Use another for a stroker build if you can.
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There was such a thing as an AB case in the non-U.S. market that had the rear Bus mount. Which ever it is, AB, or simply B, if its dual relief, I would use it for your project. I know of a B cased 2276 that made at least 100 sub 13 second track passes, and the short block from it is still running around in a hot street car. Even if its single relief, you still could use it, but the dual relief would be more desire able. The only thing I would do is get head stud inserts installed for whichever size stud you decide to use.

[sgellis]

I can see now where a grinder was used to remove the old number. Hadn't noticed before... And looks like the bottom of an A may be there.

It is dual relief with 8mm studs. The block doesn't look like it was used after rebuilding.

I am planning just a mild stroker to give the bus a little extra on the hills. If I end up with it I will do some more research and inspect it well before deciding.
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